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Specialized family care for children with developmental disabilities: the Finnish experience.

Lynda Szymanski,H T Seppala-1995-05-09-PubMed
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This article describes features of Finland's specialized family care for children with disabilities, including professionalization and training of foster parents and the establishment of municipal employee-like status for them, long-term placements, and the preservation of relationships with biological families whenever possible. A case example of a 12-year-old child with mental retardation and autistic disorder who is in specialized care is included.

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This article describes features of Finland's specialized family care for children with disabilities, including professionalization and training of foster parents and the establishment of municipal employee-like status for them, long-term placements, and the preservation of relationships with biological families whenever possible. A case example of a 12-year-old child with mental retardation and autistic disorder who is in specialized care is included.

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ProfessionalizationPsychologyFoster careDevelopmental psychologyDevelopmental disorderMedicineNursingPsychiatry

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